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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Social Worker: Grade 1 to 4
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: WCD29/2026
Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Bay Sub-district

Ability to render a clinical social work practise as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a Specialist Acute Mental Health Care setting. Sound knowledge and skills in psycho-social assessment, family and individual counselling skills. Knowledge of relevant statutory processes. Computer literacy. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification as a Social Worker that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.

Enquiries:
Dr TV Zimri (022) 709 7200

Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as a social worker with the SACSSP.

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Providing effective and integrated social service delivery to patients and families. Utilise specialist knowledge and skills to conduct psychosocial assessments, counsel individuals and families. Effectively execute social work administration functions including referrals to relevant role players and stakeholders. Provide and participate in training and education activities by keeping updated with developments in the field. Perform middle management functions to ensure effective functioning of the social work department.

Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker.

Note:
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel in the Sub-district/ District to consult clients, attend and conduct meetings and training sessions.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 325 200 - R 382 374 per annum, Gade 2: R 397 119 - R 459 996 per annum, Grade 3: R 477 564 - R 561 378 per annum, Grade 4: R 585 441 - R 725 754 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
3/6/2026 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be: available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 3/20/2026 12:00:00 AM

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